Thousands of employees at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will be placed on leave from Friday night, the agency says.

Since its launch in 2012, the Gold Card program by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) has expanded significantly, growing from 34 members to 77 businesses.

The 25 percent tariff by the U.S. on Canadian and Mexican goods is on hold, but businesses in Fiji and beyond must quickly adapt to protect their economic interests.

Foreign investors are eyeing major opportunities in educational tourism, with Fiji currently hosting a modest number of international students in its tertiary institutions.

The European Union stakeholders have been urged to adopt a realistic and fair approach that considers the challenges of small island developing states in the Pacific.

Given its relatively small size, Fiji will likely be spared from higher US tariffs.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is developing plans to expand Matei Airport in Taveuni to accommodate ATR72 aircraft.

As United States President Donald Trump affirms his pre-election promises to impose a 25 percent tariff on goods coming in from countries like Canada, Mexico and China, tensions are rising of an all-out trade war in the coming days.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service is partnering with the National Food Safety Task Force to strengthen the food safety framework.

The over $200 million investment in the Radisson Blu Mirage Resort Fiji is set to drive economic growth, create 500 jobs, and strengthen our tourism sector.

Fiji’s 1.6 million visitor arrivals last year include Fijians living overseas returning for visits, clarifies Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka.

The arrival of the Bulikula Subsea Cable in Natadola highlighted the confidence of global partners in Fiji.